打擊跨境犯罪 支持臺灣實質參與「國際刑警組織」

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台灣內政部警政署刑事警察局 局長 周幼偉

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114.09.30

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打擊跨境犯罪
支持臺灣實質參與「國際刑警組織」

國際刑警組織成立於1923年,是僅次於聯合國第二大的國際組織,也是至關重要的國際執法合作平臺。該組織現有196個會員國,密切關注恐怖主義、網路犯罪和組織犯罪等跨境罪案,並透過各國中央局與執法單位頻繁交流。然而,臺灣卻因政治因素被排除在外,即使擁有關鍵偵辦技術與執法經驗,仍因無法使用該組織資料庫及參與相關活動與他國分享,致使跨境罪犯有恃無恐,進一步擴大其犯罪活動的範圍,這不僅影響到臺灣自身的治安防護,也對全球安全網絡構成了潛在的威脅。

近年來,隨著全球化的加速,犯罪活動逐漸呈現出跨國界的特徵,犯罪分子及贓證物也往往能夠迅速轉移到其他國家。無論是毒品走私、人口販運或網路犯罪等,各類犯罪問題不再侷限於某一國家或地區,而是全球各國共同面對的挑戰。只有透過加強國際合作,才能有效打擊跨境犯罪,維護地球村的治安與穩定。臺灣的參與,將為此一合作注入新的活力,讓各國在面對共同的犯罪威脅時,能夠攜手合作,協力捍衛國際社會的安定與繁榮,為全人類的安全與和平共同努力。

臺灣擁有相當豐富的執法經驗與專業知識,無論是打擊犯罪、維護社會治安,抑或是進行國際合作等方面,臺灣的執法單位都展現出高度的專業性和效率。臺灣警方在打擊毒品犯罪、網路詐欺等方面,更已取得顯著的成效,並且在國際上建立起良好的聲譽。支持臺灣實質參與國際刑警組織,讓臺灣得以為國際社會作出更大的貢獻,百利而無一害。

臺灣打擊犯罪能力優異,世界有目共睹

根據本年度Numbeo全球資料庫資訊,臺灣安全指數在全球147個國家中排名第4名,這主要歸功於低暴力犯罪率、社區安全感高,以及治安維護與民眾配合度良好。統計指出,臺灣每10萬人僅有1,200多起犯罪事件,其中兇殺案更僅有2.3起,遠低於全球平均值。這份排行不僅對旅人具參考價值,也成為各國政府檢視治安政策與社會穩定的重要指標。臺灣治安能在全球排行中脫穎而出,無疑再次證明其執法能力及安全環境備受國際肯定。

然而因為政治因素,臺灣無法正式參與國際刑警組織,使得臺灣在面對跨境犯罪時,缺乏必要的多邊合作平臺,無法即時獲取及提供關鍵情資,造成嚴重的全球治安破口,是全世界的重大損失。臺灣身為地球村的一員,挺身打擊跨境犯罪義不容辭!臺灣政府高度重視電信詐欺、毒品販運等跨境犯罪,臺灣警察積極負責、無畏艱辛。面對跨國界的犯罪威脅,臺灣絕不退讓,全力究辦各類跨境犯罪案件,並願與世界各國聯手,齊心守護各國民眾的人身及財產安全。

力挺臺灣,修補國際治安防護網的漏洞

以漁業之人口販運犯罪而言,當臺灣發現某艘漁船列入人口販運、強迫勞動以及非法、未通報及不受管制(IUU)漁捕名單,卻無法即時經由國際刑警組織之「I-24/7全球警察通訊系統」通報情資並協調執法行動,該延遲恐將造成證據消失、疑犯潛逃及被害者持續受困等嚴重情事。人口販運係萬國公罪,基於政治考量排除臺灣參與,因而導致弱化全球執法架構之議題,殊值關注。

國際刑警組織的宗旨在於確保及推動所有警察機關間最廣泛、可能的互助合作,強化各國執法單位之間的交流。臺灣的缺席是全球安全網絡的缺口,不利於國際社會打擊跨境犯罪的努力,也損及國際治安防護網的完整性與有效性。臺灣因政治干預而無法參與國際刑警組織已逾40年,值此跨境犯罪猖獗之際,全球警察須攜手建構沒有死角的國際治安防護體系。

臺灣是全球各國可靠的執法合作夥伴

近幾年隨著詐騙手法翻新,跨境詐欺集團轉往柬埔寨、泰國、緬甸及寮國等地發展,以致來自世界各國數以萬計的民眾遭以旅遊或工作名義騙赴前開地區,進而發生多起被害人受困電詐園區被迫從事詐騙活動或遭受性剝削、遭轉賣至其他犯罪集團,甚至是遭器官販賣等案例。國際刑警組織於今(2025)年6月30日所發布之「犯罪趨勢更新:人口販運驅動的詐騙機房」報告,亦就「詐騙機房全球化」一事示警,更提及截至3月已有全球66個國家(五大洲均無倖免)被害者遭販運至詐騙機房,估計數十萬人因此被拘禁。臺灣警方在打擊與防範跨境詐欺犯罪方面均有相關經驗、知識與能力,惟因政治爭議影響,未能參與多國聯合打擊行動,亦無法即時交換必要情資,實為一大憾事。

2024年,臺灣偵破規模極大的兒少性剝削影音平臺──「創意私房」。該平臺會員數逾5,000人,涉及散布未成年兒少性影像、偷拍影片等犯罪,並以虛擬貨幣收費方式規避查緝,背後主使則是一名在中國網路綽號為「老馬」的嫌疑人。國際刑警組織一直以來致力於透過全球合作,識別與拯救遭受性剝削的兒童、阻斷非法影像的傳播,並防止性犯罪者藉由跨境旅行逃避追訴或於海外持續犯案。「創意私房」案件中所涉及的加密通訊、匿名網路、虛擬貨幣洗錢、跨境操控等特徵,正是國際社會當前面對兒少性犯罪時的共同挑戰。該案不僅展現臺灣在數位性犯罪查緝上的高度決心與執行能力,也突顯臺灣積極與國際合作,體現守護兒少、打擊跨境網路性犯罪的責任與行動力。

籲請各國支持臺灣實質參與國際刑警組織

澳洲戰略政策研究所(ASPI)John Coyne博士於今(2025)年9月5日所發布之「臺灣被排除在國際刑警組織之外損及全球警務合作」(Taiwan’s Interpol exclusion undermines global policing efforts)專文,論及臺灣為印太地區重要且有能力之夥伴,其港口、航運與金融體系為跨境罪犯主要目標,該特殊地理位置亦為毒品走私與非法金流樞紐,臺灣缺席導致情資分享受阻、追緝延誤,限縮國際聯合打擊犯罪行動。

面對日益嚴重的跨境犯罪,國際社會理應加強情資交流並強化夥伴關係,以提升跨國執法效能。籲請各國支持臺灣實質參與國際刑警組織年會、各項活動、會議與訓練交流等,促進我國與各會員國之間的互動。臺灣警察樂願與各國強化溝通與合作的橋梁,分享寶貴的執法技巧與偵辦經驗,不遺餘力地與世界合作共同打擊跨境犯罪!

114年11月 日

內政部警政署刑事警察局

局長 周幼偉

 

Call for Taiwan’s substantive participation in INTERPOL—enhancing joint efforts to combat transnational crime through real-time intelligence exchange

Founded in 1923, INTERPOL currently has 196 member states, making it the world’s second-largest international organization after the United Nations. INTERPOL is an essential platform for global law enforcement cooperation. It closely monitors transnational criminal activity including terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crime, and conducts exchanges with law enforcement agencies worldwide through its network of National Central Bureaus.

INTERPOL’s mandate is to ensure and promote the widest possible mutual assistance between all criminal police authorities. Yet, for more than four decades, Taiwan has been unjustly excluded from the organization for political reasons.

Taiwan’s law enforcement authorities have extensive experience and expertise in crime prevention, public safety, and international cooperation. They have achieved significant success in areas such as combating drug smuggling and cyberfraud, earning Taiwan a strong reputation in the international community.

However, Taiwan is unable to access INTERPOL’s databases, participate in its events, and share information with other countries in real time. This hampers Taiwan’s ability to counter transnational crime, encourages criminals to expand cross-border activities, and undermines the security of Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

Globalization has accelerated the transnational development of crime. Criminals and illicit assets can move swiftly across borders, meaning that drug smuggling, human trafficking, cybercrime, and other illegal activities are not confined to individual countries or regions, but are challenges facing the whole international community.

At a time when crime is becoming increasingly globalized and sophisticated, it is imperative for the world’s police to work together to build a seamless and inclusive global security network. Enhanced international cooperation is needed to effectively combat cross-border illegal activity and safeguard global stability. Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL would enable countries to coordinate their efforts in an unimpeded manner, confront common threats, and uphold public safety and order.

Taiwan’s strong capabilities in combating crime

According to the Numbeo global database, Taiwan ranks fourth in safety among 147 countries worldwide. Taiwan’s high placement is due to its low crime rate, strong sense of community, effective law enforcement, and close civic cooperation with the police. Taiwan’s crime rate is just over 1,200 reported incidents per 100,000 people, with homicide at only 2.3 per 100,000—far below the global average. This internationally recognized public safety record sets an important benchmark for law enforcement policymakers around the world, and makes Taiwan an attractive destination for international travelers.

As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan is ready to play a full part in fighting transnational crime, contributing to criminal investigations, and working with partner countries to protect the safety and property of people around the world.

Supporting Taiwan to close the gap in the global security network
Taiwan has had success in combating telecom fraud, drug trafficking, and other cross-border crimes. In the fisheries sector, it has long-term experience in identifying vessels involved in human trafficking; forced labor; and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

But without access to INTERPOL’s I-24/7 global police communications system, Taiwan cannot share urgent information and join coordinated enforcement efforts in real time. Delays in reporting can lead to loss of evidence, failure to apprehend suspects, and unnecessary suffering of victims. Taiwan’s absence undermines the international law enforcement framework and creates a significant gap in global security. This should be recognized as a matter of serious concern.

Taiwan is a reliable law enforcement partner for countries worldwide

In recent years, fraud and other financial crimes have become increasingly transnational. Scam syndicates have shifted operations to such countries as Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos. Victims from around the world have been lured to the region through false promises of travel and employment, only to be trapped in scam centers where they are forced to carry out financial crimes. Some are even sexually exploited, sold to other criminal groups, or trafficked for organ harvesting.

A crime trend update published by INTERPOL on June 30 warned of the globalization of human trafficking-fueled scam centers. The report noted that as of March, people from 66 countries across all five continents had been trafficked into such operations, with the estimated number of victims running into the hundreds of thousands.

Taiwan’s police have the experience, expertise, and capacity to assist in combating and preventing such crimes. In 2024, Taiwan broke up an online forum for large-scale distribution of child sexual exploitation materials called the Creative Private Room. The message board, which had over 5,000 members, enabled the easy exchange of child sexual exploitation content, using cryptocurrency payments to evade detection by law enforcement agencies. The platform’s mastermind, known online as Lao Ma, was based in China. The case involved encrypted communications, anonymous networks, cryptocurrency laundering, and cross-border coordination—all key challenges that the international community faces in combating online abuse of children. The investigation highlighted Taiwan’s determination and capacity to tackle cybercrime as well as underscoring its commitment and readiness to cooperate with the international community to protect children and combat transnational sexual exploitation.

Global call for Taiwan’s substantive participation in INTERPOL

In an article published on September 5, titled “Taiwan’s INTERPOL Exclusion Undermines Global Policing Efforts,” Dr. John Coyne of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute argued that Taiwan was an important and capable partner in the Indo-Pacific region. He pointed out that its ports, airlines, and banking system were prime targets for transnational criminals. Dr. Coyne stated that Taiwan’s exclusion led to delays in intelligence sharing and apprehension efforts, limiting the effectiveness of international joint action.

Faced with a growing epidemic in transnational crime, the international community must strengthen intelligence exchange and deepen partnerships to improve cross-border law enforcement. We urge all countries to support Taiwan’s bid to participate as an observer in the INTERPOL General Assembly and to meaningfully engage in INTERPOL meetings, mechanisms, and activities, so that Taiwan and INTERPOL’s member states can engage in unhindered interactions. Taiwan remains committed to strengthening communications and cooperation with countries worldwide and working with the international community to combat transnational crime.

November , 2025
Chou Yew-woei
Commissioner
Criminal Investigation Bureau